Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Selangor Magical Fireflies Tour

3.7 (3 reviews) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration6h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

• Leave the busy city behind for a chance to explore Kuala Lumpur's beautiful countryside
• Visit one of the largest firefly colonies in the world in the quaint town of Kampung Kuantan on a relaxing boat ride at the Kuala Selangor River
• Capture thousands of fireflies glowing in the dark in a rich mangrove ecosystem in the midst of the lush forest
• See the historical Fort Altingsburg dating back to the 18th century and used to defend the city against invaders
• Meet the silver leaf monkeys at Melawati Hill or Monkey Hill located near the Kuala Selangor Nature Park
• Score amazing photos with family and friends during the boat trip at the Kuala Selangor River
• Complete the day with a sumptuous dinner in a local seafood restaurant (Optional)
• Round-trip transfers from your KL hotel are provided

Escape the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and head over the calmer and quieter hamlet town of Kuala Selangor.

Optional Tours are available (Eagle Feeding and Blue Tears Tour)

Options

Sharing Tour :Firefly+Dinner

Inclusions:: Boat Ticket.
Fireflies Tour.
Combo-A: Standard Seafood Dinner with Chinese Tea
Soft Drink/Juice/), customer need to pay directly.

Sharing Transport
Exclusions:: Beverages (You can purchase on the day).
Tram Ride.
Optional Tours.
Pickup included

Sharing Tour + Firefly

Inclutions: Firefly Visit.
Boat Fee.
Food Not Included
Sharing Transport
Exclution: Food & Beverages.
Tram Ride Ticket
Optional Tours.

Pickup included

Private Tour: Firefly+Dinner

Inclusions:: Boat Ticket.
Fireflies Tour.
Combo-A: Standard Seafood Dinner with Chinese Tea
(Soft Drink/Juice/alcoholic drinks), customer need to pay directly.
Private Transport
Exclusions:: Beverages (You can purchase on the day).
Tram Ride.
Optional Tours.
Pickup included

Private Tour + Firefly

Inclutions: Boat Ticket.
Firefly Visit.
Not Included
Private Transport
Exclusions:: Food & Beverages.
Tram Ride.
Optional Tours

Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English Speaking Driver
  • Firefly boat ride ticket
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private And Sharing Optional Tours Available
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Available to Purchase or Select the Product Option
  • Activity Optional Tours
  • Insect repellent

What to expect

  1. Kuala Lumpur
    1h
    Time: 15:30-22:00 : Meet & Greet by Your English-speaking driver at Hotel Lobby & driven to the Kuala Selangor
  2. Sungai Buloh
    Pass by
    Sungai Buloh is a city and mukim in Petaling District, Selangor. The name itself means "bamboo river" in the Malay language. It is located along the Kuala Selangor highway. Make your way towards the Sungai Buloh exit from to North-South Expressway and arrive to Kuala Selangor.
  3. Sri Shakti Temple
    Pass by
    Sri Shakti Temple rises majestically as a unique beacon of Hindu architectural excellence in Malaysia.

    Note: There are specific time only temple open and most of the time we just stop for photo stop only.
  4. Bukit Melawati
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Bukit Melawati or Melawati Hill is a hill in Malaysia near Kuala Selangor. Bukit Melawati is a popular tourist attraction. The hill overlooks the Strait of Malacca and has a lighthouse as well as the remains of the Kota Melawati fort.
  5. Altingsburg Lighthouse
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Formerly named Altingsburg Lighthouse, after a Dutch governor. Built in 1907 and started operating in 1910.

    Beautiful lighthouse on the top of bukit melawati, kuala selangor. It's a good place to take photo. However, tourists are not allow to enter in the lighthouse.
  6. Pass by
    Have a look of Strait of Malacca: Straits of Malacca is a narrow, 550 mi stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. As the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.
  7. Kuala Selangor
    Pass by
    Depart to the Jetty
    There are three places to catch this rare, natural phenomenon:
    1) Pasir Penambang
    2) Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
    3) Kampung Bukit Belimbing Firefly Park
    4) D’Tour Jetty
    Our Starting point will be the D’Tour Jetty
  8. Kuala Selangor Firefly Park
    Pass by
    This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
  9. Pass by
    This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
  10. Kampung Kuantan Firefly Park
    Pass by
    This is another jetty, incase D"tour (our main tour start point) jetty not operating.
  11. 1h · Admission ticket included
    19:30 Depart to Jetty for Registration
    20:00 Boarding and Observe Fireflies

    You will be taken on a boat ride along the Selangor River where the fireflies inhibit around the branches of the “Berembang” trees along the riverbank.

    Start Time: 8pm (15-20 minutes)
    Boat: Electrically powered fiberglass boat

    For maximum visibility, the best time to experience Kuala Selangor’s fireflies is slightly after 8pm on a clear, moonless night. Any later than that, and the fireflies may have found a mate, causing them to stop flashing.
  12. Pass by
    Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel and you will arrive in Kuala Lumpur around a proximity 9.30pm to 10pm after a wonderful and unforgettable tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If your hotel is located at out of our free pick-up zone, you can arrive to our meeting location by your self. (Please be at meeting point sharply at YOUR pick-up Time)

End point

If your hotel is located at out of our free pick-up zone, you can arrive to our meeting location by your self. (Please be at meeting point sharply at YOUR pick-up Time)

Pickup details

We will pick up all travellers from Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel

Traveler pickup is offered :

Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (4km radius from KLCC). You can also join our tour from Kuala Lumpur meeting point namely Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic): 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 4km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The use of flash photography is not permitted during firefly tours.
  • Recommend to use mosquito repellent.
  • Sport shoes or shoes with rubber soles are recommended when visiting
  • There are some optional tours are available, on the day you can chat with driver or Book in advance
  • Light and comfortable clothing (preferrably dri-fit material)
  • Boat tour conducted with basic English spiking rider (no worry this will be locally local experience to you )
  • Refund Policy:- No refunds will be provided after the tour has started, even in cases of weather or climate-related disruptions, emergencies, or any personal matters, as transportation and other services have already been booked. In any case where a refund is requested, full evidence must be provided by the guest to support their claim.
  • Private And Sharing Optional Tours Available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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